Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending September 30, 2017. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Acura TL

Acura TL Reliability And Durability: Pros

Year

Body/Powertrain

Comment

2010

4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V65-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Having previously driven a 2003 CL-Type S I have over 7 years of previous ownership experience and over 16 years total driving Honda/Acura products. With regular maintenance these cars are bulletproof and require very little maintenance.
full 2010 Acura TL review

The engine was blowing blue within the first 6 months of ownership. The transmission was jerky from day one.
full 2008 Acura TL review

2005

4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V65-speed shiftable automatic FWD

At 45k miles already have three broken engine mounts, steering rack is leaking and worn excessively, torn control arm bushings, torque converter is starting to fail. Trans will fail around 75k miles.
full 2005 Acura TL review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Acura TL

Acura TL Reliability And Durability: Pros

Year

Body/Powertrain

Comment

2010

4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V65-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Having previously driven a 2003 CL-Type S I have over 7 years of previous ownership experience and over 16 years total driving Honda/Acura products. With regular maintenance these cars are bulletproof and require very little maintenance.
full 2010 Acura TL review

The engine was blowing blue within the first 6 months of ownership. The transmission was jerky from day one.
full 2008 Acura TL review

2005

4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V65-speed shiftable automatic FWD

At 45k miles already have three broken engine mounts, steering rack is leaking and worn excessively, torn control arm bushings, torque converter is starting to fail. Trans will fail around 75k miles.
full 2005 Acura TL review